For the second season in a row, Tennessee producers are facing major flood delays

For the second growing season in a row, spring floods are delaying the opportunity for Tennessee farmers to get into fields to plant crops.

UT’s Institute of Agriculture is working to help producers make the best of this trying situation.

Charles Denney has more on crop losses, muddy fields, and the outlook for agriculture.

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